A key aspect of Edison’s success comes from his foresight to create a research laboratory. He is the first inventor to develop such a lab for inventive work. Funding from the Edison Electric Light Company allows Edison to expand his shop, from the addition of a larger machine shop and the expansion of his electrical and chemical labs to increased staff and the development of an electric station, Edison creates a complete incandescent light system that fascinates the world.
Edison’s Complete System
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